Breaking: DSS Closes Offices of Lagos Assembly Speaker, Deputy

Early on Monday morning, security officers from the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Security (DSS) forcibly stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly, essentially closing the offices of Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the assembly clerk.
It was discovered that around 10 a.m., armed guards had taken over the Alausa, Ikeja, property and were thoroughly inspecting everyone who passed.
Lasbat Mojisola Meranda came with her entourage at around 11:15 a.m., according to Vanguard, the Speaker.
Notably, Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker who is currently dealing with legal issues, has filed a lawsuit against the state lawmakers, arguing that he should not have been removed from office.

According to reports, Obasa has filed a motion with the State High Court’s Ikeja Division, asking for an accelerated hearing on his case.

On January 13, 2025, while in the United States, 32 of the 40 members of the state Assembly dismissed Obasa from his post in absentia.

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Members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the main political decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, have expressed differing views on Obasa’s removal, sparking a great deal of controversy.